Lawrence Traded to Bengals, Ready to Prove Himself

0:00On April 20th, the New York Giants just pulled off a massive trade, shipping three-time pro-ball nose-tackled Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. For their tenth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, this deal, finalized on Saturday, gives the Giants the fifth and tipped picks in the first round as they keep rebuilding their roster. Lawrence had asked for a trade after contract talk stalled in New York, and he wasted no time signing a one-year, $28 million. Extension was Cincinnati that runs through the 2028 season. In a chat with Bengals radio, Lawrence opened up about the move, saying he's fired up like never before, and grateful they value his seven years of. Hard work. He called the wait a long process, but lit up when Cincinnati came into play. He leaned on his faith to get through the uncertainty, and is ready to prove the Bengals didn't waste that high draft pick. Far from feeling pressure, he welcomes it and plans to stay true to himself while elevating their defense. With the career high nine sacks in 12 games last year as

1:01a pro-bola, even after acquired a 2025, Lawrence looks set to bring that. Dominist to Cincinnati's line. That's your NFL news today, update. AI powered and always on